The Chameln are an ancient people of the continent of Hylor, ruled by a double sovereingty, chosen always from two families, the Am Firn and the Am Zot. The parents of Aidris Am Firn are assassinated and the warlike neighboring state of Mel'Nir invades Chameln. The princess must go swiftly into exile.

Through long years Aidris keeps her secret and leads the live of a cavalry soldier in the peaceful realm of Athron, in preparation for the day her people throw off the yoke of the Mel'Nir. -- from the cover